Main Entry: ju·jube

Pronunciation: \ˈjü-ˌjüb, especially for 2 ˈjü-ju̇-ˌbē\

Function: noun

1 a : an edible drupaceous fruit of any of several trees (genus Ziziphus) of the buckthorn family ; especially : one of an Asian tree (Z. jujuba) b : a tree producing this fruit
2 : a fruit-flavored gumdrop or lozenge ; especially : one that is made from the jujube fruit and has been used as a remedy for various throat conditions